Metaplanet Inc. has decided to establish a wholly owned subsidiary based in Hong Kong to handle trading execution during Asian market hours, as well as asset management and risk management. The capital contribution will be US$1 million, and the subsidiary is scheduled to be established in September 2026.
The voting-rights ratio is the share of the votes exercisable at a shareholders’ meeting that will be held after this transaction.The percentage before the change is not stated in this document.
Asset management business relating to Bitcoin, including entrusted management of client assets and management of proprietary funds through a multistrategy approach targeting Bitcoin, Bitcoin-related equities, preferred securities and other credit products issued by Bitcoin treasury companies, and other related highly liquid financial instruments
The impact of this matter on consolidated results for the fiscal year ending December 2026 is expected to be immaterial. If it becomes clear that the matter will have a material impact, the company will promptly make an announcement.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Transaction name | Establishment of Hong Kong subsidiary “Metaplanet Asset Management Asia Limited” |
| Name of the Subject Company | Metaplanet Asset Management Asia Limited |
| Business Description of the Subject Company | Asset management business relating to Bitcoin, including entrusted management of client assets and management of proprietary funds through a multistrategy approach targeting Bitcoin, Bitcoin-related equities, preferred securities and other credit products issued by Bitcoin treasury companies, and other related highly liquid financial instruments |
| Location of the Subject Company | Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China |
| Capital Stock of the Subject Company | US$1 million (initially planned) |
| Date of Establishment of the Subject Company | September 2026 (予定) |
| Type of Consideration | Cash (capital contribution of US$1 million, initially planned) |
| Voting rights ownership percentage | After 100.00% (ownership interest) (before not disclosed) |
| Impact on Business Performance | The impact of this matter on consolidated results for the fiscal year ending December 2026 is expected to be immaterial. If it becomes clear that the matter will have a material impact, the company will promptly make an announcement. |
| Date of board resolution | 11 September 2026 |
| Execution Date / Effective Date | September 2026 (scheduled establishment) |
| Management structure after acquisition | Directors: Simon Gerovich, Darren Winia and Kelvin Lee. Change of corporate name and treatment of employees: not disclosed |
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To strengthen the operating structure for its global asset management business and establish trading execution and asset management functions in Asia. The company stated that the new subsidiary will complement the asset management functions of its US subsidiary, MAM, from Asia, with the aim of diversifying revenue opportunities and increasing corporate value.